The members of the Paso Robles Chapter of the Rhone Rangers invite you to the
2010 Paso Robles Rhone Rangers Experience
Vina Robles Winery & Event Center
Sunday, February 14th, 2010
Seminar and Luncheon 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Grand Tasting and Silent Auction 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Join the 30+ members of the Paso Robles Chapter of the Rhone Rangers for a day in Paso Robles Wine Country with some of America’s leading producers of Rhone varietals as we explore what makes Paso Robles so ideal for these great grapes and wines. This fun-filled and information-rich day will include:
- "Rhone Essentials" Seminar - SOLD OUT – Taste a top example of each of the prinicpal categories of Rhone wines, including Viognier, Roussanne, white Rhone blends, dry Rose, Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre, Petite Sirah and red Rhone blends. At each stage hear from winemakers and principals who have chosen the Rhone Ranger route in Paso Robles, and who are forging the area's reputation as California's "Rhone Zone". The wines and presenters for the seminar are:
- Robert Hall 2008 Viognier (Don Brady, Winemaker)
- Lone Madrone 2007 "Points West" Roussanne (Neil Collins, Winemaker/Owner)
- Jada 2008 "XCV" (Scott Hawley, Winemaker)
- Tablas Creek 2009 Rose (Jason Haas, Partner)
- Adelaida Cellars 2007 Grenache (Terry Culton, Winemaker)
- Minassian-Young 2007 Mourvedre (David Young, Winemaker/Owner)
- Katin 2007 Syrah (Justin Kahler, Winemaker/Owner)
- Four Vines 2007 "Heretic" Petite Sirah (Christian Tietje, Winemaker/Owner)
- Terry Hoage 2006 "5 Blocks" (Terry Hoage, Winemaker/Owner)
- Vintners' Lunch - SOLD OUT – Seminar participants will be joined by Rhone Rangers principals and winemakers for a gourmet banquet lunch, with members' Rhone wines passing freely around the tables and extended opportunity for interaction with the producers.
- Grand Tasting – Taste nearly 150 wines from the complete membership of the Paso Robles Rhone Rangers, including top single Rhone varietals and the best in Rhone blends. Click here for a complete list of wineries and the wines they will be showing.
- Silent Auction - During the Grand Tasting, bid on lots donated by Rhone Rangers member wineries and help support the Rhone Rangers scholarship fund!
The day's events will take place at Vina Robles Winery, on Mill Road just east of Paso Robles off Highway 46. Participation in the seminar and lunch will be limited to the first 100 RSVPs, and the grand tasting to 250 attendees. Both events sold out well in advance of the event last year and we encourage anyone interested in attending to sign up early this year.
The seminar and lunch (tickets $75) is SOLD OUT, and seminar/lunch attendees will receive free entry into the Grand Tasting. Tickets for the Grand Tasting are still available and just $25. The Grand Tasting is free to qualified trade and media (advance registration is required).
If you would like to receive updates on this and other Paso Robles Rhone Rangers events, please join the Paso Robles Rhone Rangers email list.
For a full list of Paso Robles Rhone Rangers member wineries, click here.
We are grateful to our 2010 Paso Robles Rhone Rangers Experience sponsors:
      
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